William Dutton (speed skater), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

William Dutton (speed skater)

Canadian speed skater

Date of Birth: 28-Nov-1989

Place of Birth: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Profession: speed skater, short track speed skater

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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William Christian Dutton was raised by his father in Saskatchewan and began training full-time with the Calgary Olympic Oval program at the age of 17.
He has been the face of the long track in Canada since making his debut at the ISU World Sprint Championships in 2010.
Dutton overcame an injury in the fall of 2013 at the World Cup in Calgarysuffering several lacerations to his right quadricep and right calf that required 12 stitches.
After returning to competition 3 weeks post injury, Dutton earned the title of the top Canadian at the 2014 ISU World Sprint Championships, finishing in 7th place. At the age of 24 Dutton received the title of the second Canadian to win medals in each of the first four 500 meter races for the World Cup season.
In the 2015-2016 season, Dutton earned his first career World Cup medal, receiving both a silver and bronze in the 500 meter sprint followed by 2 more medals in Salt Lake City.
Dutton made his end of the season debut at the ISU World Single Distances Championship, finishing in 8th place for the 500 meter sprint. Dutton's breakthrough performance was at the 2015 World Cup event where he set a personal best of 34.25 earning him the title of the 6th fastest time ever skated.
Overall, Dutton holds 108 World Cup rankings, 118 National rankings, 1 World Cup gold medal, 2 silver, and 2 bronze for the 500 meter sprint.